DURHAM, N.C. – Duke freshman Vernon Carey Jr., has been named the ACC Freshman of the Week after leading the Blue Devils to an 86-57 win over Wofford last Thursday night.
Carey posted his eighth double-double, which leads all NCAA freshmen, with 20 points and 10 rebounds in just 22 minutes of game action. The native of Southwest Ranches, Fla., did his damage on 8-of-11 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line in posting his sixth output of 20+ points and 10+ rebounds. The six 20-10 performances lead the NCAA, and each of his double-doubles this season have been 15-10 efforts.